underscore

[uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr] / ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr, ˌʌn dərˈskɔr, -ˈskoʊr, ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr /

VERB

underline, emphasize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate highlight indicate mark stress

STRONG

accent caption feature italicize

WEAK

call attention to draw attention to give emphasis point to

Example Sentences

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A total electricity breakdown on Monday underscored the parlous state of the economy.

From Barron's

Content creators post videos of busy cafes or malls, with commentary underscoring Dubai’s safety and criticizing people and news outlets that have called it into question.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its Monetary Policy Committee is now expected to hold, underscoring the difficult choices facing officials.

From The Wall Street Journal

This pressure for the White House to announce such a coalition underscores the dilemma facing the administration.

From The Wall Street Journal

The study also underscores the expanding influence of biophysics in modern biology.

From Science Daily

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